Khandasharkara
खण्डशर्करा
Various preparations made with crystallized sugar (Khand) and other sweeteners. These include different types of sweets and confections. Sugar preparations are sweet, cold, and nourishing. Different types of sugar (Sharkara, Khanda, Mishri) have slightly different properties.
What is Khandasharkara (Sugar Preparations / खण्डशर्करा)?
Various preparations made with crystallized sugar (Khand) and other sweeteners. These include different types of sweets and confections. Sugar preparations are sweet, cold, and nourishing. Different types of sugar (Sharkara, Khanda, Mishri) have slightly different properties.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 11
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Brumhana (nourishing)
- Trishna-shamana (thirst-relieving)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 11
References in Sharangadhara Samhita
These powders should be added to an equal quantity of cooked Khandasharkara (crystallized sugar).
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 4: Gutikakalpana (Tablet/Pill Preparations)
Source: Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 4: Gutikakalpana (Tablet/Pill Preparations)
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